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Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2200 versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured 18 months after the FE-5020 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A2200 grades against the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus FE-5020

 A2200 FE-5020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon A2200

 FE-5020 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus FE-5020

 A2200 FE-5020 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A2200 versus the FE-5020.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and FE-5020.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A2200 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A2200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others in class (137g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
36
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus FE-5020
Alternate name - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $139 $160